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Øyvind and Morten Knudsen prepare for the 245-nautical-mile offshore leg of the Doublehanded European Championship in Helsinki.0:09 After finishing fourth on the first day of racing, the pair identifies their boat handling and efficient spinnaker maneuvers as primary competitive advantages, noting that quick sail changes at marks consistently gain them significant distance.2:15 The upcoming offshore course includes a 24-hour upwind segment, which the team considers their strongest point of sail.0:43 To manage fatigue during the expected 48-hour duration, the sailors plan to rotate sleep shifts of 90 minutes each, totaling two to four hours of rest.1:20 They emphasize the necessity of tethering to the deck while sleeping to ensure safety in case of waves.1:47 While they acknowledge strong competition from the Pro4U and X34 entries, they remain focused on maintaining their position and capitalizing on wind shifts to secure a podium finish.3:25

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